Ritz Cracker Chicken

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray, set aside.

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts on both sides with the salt and pepper, set aside.

Step 3

Place the eggs in a medium-sized shallow bowl and beat well with a fork, set aside.

Step 4

Place the crushed crackers, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika in a medium-sized shallow bowl and stir to combine.

Step 5

Dip the chicken into the egg and coat it, let any excess egg drip off.

Step 6

Place the chicken into the cracker crumb mixture and press the crumbs in on both sides.

Step 7

Place the chicken into the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining chicken.

Step 8

Take ¼ cup of the leftover cracker mixture and sprinkle it on top of the chicken.

Step 9

Place the diced butter around the chicken, not directly on top.

Step 10

Bake for 30 minutes, check for an internal temperature of 165°F, if it is not done, put it back in until an internal temperature reaches 165°F. Cook time will vary on how big the chicken is.

Step 11

Garnish with parsley, optional, and serve immediately.